Airtac STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA16X10B
The AirTAC Airtac STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA16X10B is a genuine single-acting COMPACT cylinder (single acting, pull type) with a Ø16mm bore and 10mm stroke. Air pulles the rod and an internal spring returns it, so one solenoid line drives the motion — ideal for short-stroke clamping and ejection in tight spaces.
- BoreØ16 mm
- Stroke10 mm
- Port sizeM5×0.8
- Acting typeSingle acting, pull type
- Rod threadM3×0.5 (F) / M5×0.8 (B)
- CushionFixed NBR bumper
About the Airtac STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA16X10B
The AirTAC STA16X10B is a compact single-acting pull-type cylinder where air retracts the rod and an internal spring extends it back out. It provides 66.4 N of net pull at 0.5 MPa and 101 N at 0.7 MPa, meaning the quoted force already accounts for the return spring. This makes it ideal for tensioning or pulling loads rather than pushing them.
Designed with a short riveted body, this unit saves axial mounting depth where larger profile cylinders cannot fit. It features a 6 mm piston rod, a fixed NBR bumper to decelerate the stroke ends, and requires only one M5x0.8 air line. This specific SKU includes a male M5x0.8 rod-end thread and lacks a piston magnet, so it cannot accept position switches.
Airtac STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA16X10B Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA16X10B |
|---|---|
| Series | STA compact single-acting cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø16 mm |
| Stroke | 10 mm |
| Acting type | Single acting, pull type |
| Port size | M5×0.8 |
| Rod end thread | M3×0.5 female / M5×0.8 male (B) |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.2 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 50 – 500 mm/s |
| Cushion | Fixed NBR bumper |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 30 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SDA-family datasheet. Single-acting types start at 0.2 MPa (the spring must be overcome). Confirm against the product label before installation.
Net Output Force (Ø16mm, Pull)
| Pressure | Pull force (net) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 66 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 101 N |
These are NET output forces — the return-spring force is already deducted. Single-acting pull only; the spring performs the opposite stroke. Size with a safety margin.
Model Code: Airtac STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA16X10B
| STA | Compact single acting, pull type cylinder series. |
|---|---|
| 16 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×10 | Stroke length in mm (single-acting max 30 mm). |
| S | Built-in magnet for magnetic-switch sensing (omit = none). |
| B | Male-thread piston rod (omit = female thread). |
Thread: PT standard. SSA pushes out / spring returns; STA pulls in / spring extends. Related: SDA (double acting), SDAD (double rod), SDAJ (adjustable stroke).
Where the Airtac STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA16X10B Is Used
Tensioned Wire Pulling
Uses the 66.4 N net pull to draw tensioned wires or filaments into a guide channel, relying on the internal spring to release the load when air pressure drops.
Package Deflector Return
Pulls a sorting deflector out of the conveyor lane via the male M5x0.8 rod end, letting the fixed NBR bumper absorb the stopping shock on each cycle.
Retractable Package Stop
Holds a lightweight stop gate open against conveyor flow by retracting the 6 mm rod, then snaps the barrier back into place via spring force for the next box.
Is the Airtac STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA16X10B the Right Cylinder?
When sizing this 16 mm bore model, compare its 66.4 N net pull at 0.5 MPa against adjacent bores. Dropping down to the STA12 yields 32.4 N, while stepping up to the STA20 provides 108.9 N. A safe working load is roughly 40 N, allowing a vertical lift of about 3.4 kg with a 2:1 safety margin.
This model has a 10 mm stroke, well under the 30 mm single-acting ceiling. Remember the spring extends the rod on air loss, so it will not hold a mid-stroke load without external locking. Confirm your requirements for the M5x0.8 port, male M5x0.8 rod thread, and the lack of a magnetic sensor before ordering.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Net pull force at your working pressure
- ✓ Stroke ≤ 30 mm (single-acting limit)
- ✓ Single air line saves a valve/port
- ✓ Magnet (S) for sensors?
- ✓ Female (blank) or male (B) rod thread
Installation & Maintenance Notes
- check Use clean air filtered to 40µm or finer.
- check Keep within 0.2 – 1.0 MPa operating pressure.
- check Remember the spring performs the return stroke.
- check Avoid side load on the short piston rod.
- check Front/rear covers are riveted — do not dismantle.
- check Installation by qualified personnel per AirTAC docs.
Airtac STA Single Acting Compact Guided Cylinder STA16X10B FAQ
The STA16X10B provides a net pull force of 66.4 N at 0.5 MPa and 101 N at 0.7 MPa. These values already subtract the return spring resistance, so you can size directly to these figures.
No. As a single-acting pull type, the internal spring extends the rod to its rest position when air is removed. It requires at least 0.2 MPa to overcome the spring, and an external rod lock is needed for mid-stroke holding.
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